<p>S7 E11: Christmas Tea with Jane Austin</p><p><br></p><p>Unwrapping the Gifts</p><p>There is something timeless about sharing tea at Christmas. It is a ritual of warmth and conversation. This year, I invite you to join me for A Christmas Tea with Jane Austen, a special Tea, Toast &amp; Trivia episode that celebrates the enduring gifts Jane left to us: wit, companionship, and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>My own journey with Jane began in Bath, where her world comes alive in the graceful curves of the Crescent and the lively spirit of the Assembly Rooms. It found its quiet conclusion in Winchester Cathedral, where she rests beneath a simple stone that belies her extraordinary legacy. Between those two places, Bath’s laughter and Winchester’s peace, I began to understand how deeply Jane’s voice continues to echo across time.</p><p><br></p><p>In this Christmas reflection, I explore how Jane’s humour sparkles like gold, how her characters offer companionship like frankincense, and how her courage shines through life’s trials like myrrh. Together, these three gifts remind us that love, friendship, and laughter remain, as ever, the true riches of our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>So brew a pot of tea, find a quiet corner, and join me for a Christmas tea with Jane Austen, a woman whose words continue to illuminate the human heart.</p><p><br></p><p>From my family to yours — may your Christmas be bright, and your New Year gentle!</p><p><br></p><p>Rebecca</p><p><br></p><p>Music by Epidemic Sound</p><p><br></p><p>Christmas On My Mind (Instrumental Version) by About Ivy https://www.epidemicsound.com/mu...</p><p><br></p><p>Angels We Have Heard on High (Instrumental Version) by Jordin Sparks https://www.epidemicsound.com/mu...</p><p><br></p><p>Silent Night (Instrumental Version) by Jordin Sparks https://www.epidemicsound.com/mu...</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Acknowledgment</p><p><br></p><p>With heartfelt thanks to the many wonderful participants of the Jane Austen Festival 2023 in Bath, England (https://janeausten.co.uk/pages/f...) , whose enthusiasm and creativity bring the Regency world to life each September. The photographs shared here were taken during my visit and are presented in celebration of Jane Austen’s enduring legacy. This series is offered purely in appreciation of literature, history, and the community that continues to honour her spirit.</p>